Scandia takes largest stand at ACR Show
21st July 2015
UK: Commercial refrigeration equipment supplier Scandia Refrigeration has signed up as a brand partner, and taken the biggest stand at the forthcoming ACR Show 2016.
Best known as a specialist in bespoke coldrooms, since 2103 Scandia has also acted as UK distributor for Arneg and stocks a wide of monobloc refrigeration units, remote refrigeration systems and refrigeration spares.
The only national UK exhibition for the hvacr and heat pump sectors, the ACR Show is taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from February 16-18.
Scandia Refrigeration’s presence with a 108m² stand will mark its first involvement with a UK refrigeration show for six years.
“We last exhibited at the RAC 2009 Show at the NEC with only an average/small sized stand. By now taking the biggest stand at The ACR Show we aim to use this event to demonstrate just how much we’ve grown and just how much we’re setting out to dominate the market, by making an impact,” commented Scandia’s Alex Mockford.
Controls company Innotech Europe and motor, fans and blower supplier Pole Star Products are also exhibiting for the first time.
Commenting on the expanded format of the Show, which will now see the incorporation of heating and ventilating interests, Innotech Europe’s distribution manager Thomas McIlhatton said: “Innotech is not a company that waits and follows trends, we like to make them. As the ACR Show has taken this step to offer support to the hvacr and building and energy management industry, we are proud to support this move and believe that having a more diverse offering (including hvacr controls and bems) for attendees, will really make the event something people won’t want to miss.”
The ACR Show 2016 sees a number of returning exhibitors. Simon Ravenscroft, northern regional sales manager for National Refrigerants said: “We strongly believe in investing back into the industry. Without platforms like The ACR Show we would have almost no way of talking to the industry on a one-to-one level. Personal interaction is the only way to gauge real opinions from real people.
“With all the new changes in F-Gas legislation we have one simple goal – to meet new and existing customers and find out ‘how we can help’. Our focus is simply to offer our help, advice and give our support to our existing customers and maybe welcome some new ones.”
A market leader in the supply of refrigerant and service gases, A-Gas has also voiced its support for the 2016 event. Managing director John Ormerod has promised that staff will be on-hand to offer technical support and advice on retrofit gases and next generation refrigerants. He said: “With our evolving product portfolio, there will never be a better time to visit the A-Gas stand to find out what’s new in the industry. Together with ACR Show 2016 growing in size to include the ventilation, heating and heat pump sectors, this promises to be an event to remember.”
Allan Harper, managing director, Climalife added: “We are delighted to be attending the ACR Show again. This is an important show for refrigeration and air conditioning professionals in the UK, and we look forward to meeting our customers and potential customers to discuss our new products and solutions.”
Klima-Therm has announced plans to exhibit and sponsor one of the seminar theatres. A spokesperson for the company commented, “We are supporting the show because we have some very innovative products to exhibit, some brand new; and The ACR show is the perfect platform to launch them. From the show we would expect exposure to a sector of the market difficult to penetrate on one-to-one bases; and to hopefully send a message out to a qualified audience.”
Seminars and training
Training and careers will be key themes for the 2016 event. David Dunn, general manager of Toshiba Air Conditioning said: “Our sponsorship of the Training & Careers Theatre at The ACR Show reflects and demonstrates the importance we attribute to training, not just for the future of Toshiba but for the future of the industry as a whole.
“Training the next generation of installers and designers is vital. It requires continual investment in the skills and knowledge base of the trade to ensure people are equipped to deliver the high quality projects required by clients today.
“The need for training has been heightened by the rapid advances in technology and practices as a result of new environmental legislation, particularly in relation to energy efficiency, refrigerants and health and safety.
“It is not just installers and contractors whose knowledge and skills need regularly updating. It is equally important to address the needs of end users and consultants, who play a vital role in relation to the design and specification of systems.
“Indeed, because of the new responsibilities placed on them under environmental legislation, end users are increasingly required to be well informed about technical and application issues. Providing targeted support to meet this need is an important strand in the new training mix.”
The Institute of Refrigeration has confirmed plans to host its 2016 Conference at the Show. The Show has also won the backing of the Building & Engineering Services Association, the Federation of Environmental Trade Associations and REFCOM.
Besides the line up of exhibitors showcasing the latest technologies, will be an informative and topical seminar programme in three main seminar theatres – the Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Theatre; the Refrigeration & Cooling Theatre and the Training & Careers Theatre, sponsored by Toshiba Carrier.
A number of these sessions will be CPD accredited, adding further value to the visitor experience.
